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Based on 35 reviews
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Excellent experience cruising from Venice to Istanbul
September
Pros: Super comfortable and clean ship. Superb food. Excellent crew all around. Wonderful way to visit places you would never otherwise see.
Cons: Some locations are crowded, like the Acropolis in Athens, but not Viking’s fault.
Recommended: Yes
Viking really does cruising right for thoughtful adults. This was our first experience on a Viking ocean cruise and we really enjoyed it. We are definitely going to be doing it again. It was incredible seeing historic and ancient locations in the eastern Mediterranean. Just a wonderful experience.
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rich's review
August
Pros: Dining room menu was outstanding & presentation of meals were superb. Wait staff was phenomenal.
Cons: Excursion to Santorini was to short & crowded with the number of cruise ships in port
Recommended: Yes
Overall this was by far the best cruise I have ever taken
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Superior Ship, Average Excursions
August
Pros: Ship, Staff, Food & Entertainment
Cons: Shore Excursions
Recommended: Yes
I cannot say enough positive things about the Viking Sea and the staff. Everything onboard was first-rate, and I enjoyed it all. The Shore Excursions however left me wanting a better experience. Not enough time was allotted for most experiences making it feel very rushed. The large crowds onshore did not help. It was unfortunately, nothing like the Viking commercials you see on PBS.
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Viking Sea
July
Pros: Viking is great
Cons: included tours have declined in quality
Recommended: Yes
This was our 1st ocean cruise ever. Have enjoyed 4 river cruises with Viking. Cruise did not disappoint. Rome and Pisa were very special. Way more to do onboard than time permits, Try to avoid July and August as the weather is very hot. And, places are very crowded with other vactioners.
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Viking Sea West Indies Explorer
February
Pros: Viking attention to all detail.
Cons: Minimal cons….a lot to see when coming from the west coast. 5 hour hold in hotel before flights home. Viking Air isn’t up to the quality of the ship experience..
Recommended: Yes
Viking Air puts passengers on flights that take longer and with more stops than necessary. In place of “free airfare” offer credit do we can book independently.
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Amazing Cruise in the Adriatic
October
Pros: Smaller ship
Cons: None
Recommended: Yes
Beautiful ship with amazing talent, good food and beverages, ports of call. We were unable to stop in Slovenia, so had an extra day in Venice. Only negative was having to dock in Chioggia for Venice - which all ships have to do now and the boat ride to Venice is 1.5 hrs each way, but is free. Also the extension we chose in Venice, they put us up in a lovely JW Marriott, but it was on a small island that also required a 20 minute boat ride into Venice which was free, but took time each day. Would prefer to stay in the city of Venice, so if you choose the extension, request a hotel in Venice.
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40th Anniversary
October
Pros: Locations were excellent. Service was fantastic. Excursion were handled perfectly.
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Recommended: Yes
Excellent trip. Great value. We will return.
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